This book, written by a curator emeritus of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, will transport readers to 70 different locations along the path of American engineering and creativity. Using seldom-seen photographs, the author takes you behind the scenes to lay out little-known facts about some of engineering's biggest successes, dismal failures, and long-forgotten pipedreams. From suspension bridges to concrete boats, every picture is captivating and the commentary is delightful. It's fun, and it's all fact!

Author: William WorthingtonPublisher: APWAPages: 174 ppYear: 2005

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Bayou City Rails: Essay #31
The history of the streetcar in Houston (1868-1940) illustrates the importance of long-term urban planning and coordination of multiple forms of transportation for successful development of mass transit. This essay examines the consequence of many decisions made over decades, which resulted in the demise of the streetcar and the rise of the automobile.

Cities Take Flight: Essay #23
From grassy fields to virtual small cities, the responsibilities in municapl airport planning and construction have shifted. This important research from a premier aviation historian provides a solid understanding of how airports have evolved over the last century.

Mayor Frank P. Zeidler: Essay #25
This well-researched book establishes the historical context of conditions in Milwaukee at the end of World War II and examines Mayor Zeidlerís efforts to improve mass transit while stemming the decline of mass transit usage and provides his introspection on Milwaukee transportation policies.

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Natchez, Mississippi: Essay #26
In this monograph, the author devotes attention to four key services as they developed in antebellum Natchez: fire protection, gas lighting, sanitation, and streets.

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The Corps of Engineers and Water Resource: Essay #28 in the
This essay, written by a former senior historian in the Office of History, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a fascinating look at the influence the Corps had on U.S. water resources amidst the nationís rapid industrialization and urbanization. It is a story of the Corpsí struggle to balance centralized versus decentralized administration, determine the appropriate level of federal versus non-federal responsibility in public works, and discriminate between engineering responsibility and political realities.

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The Politics of Congestion: Essay #20
This case study examines the history of freeway politics in Milwaukee City and County from public policy, legal, social, and environmental perspectives.